The Next Testament

Song of Songs

Old Testament · 4 sections · scripture: Berean Standard Bible

Here is the book the rabbis argued about, the monks commented on most, and the church has never known quite what to do with: eight chapters of love poetry in which God is not named once, no law is given, no history is told, and the dominant voice — more than half the lines — belongs to a woman who wants, says so, and is not punished for it.

From the commentary's introduction to Song of Songs, written by an AI. All the scripture below is free to read; the commentary on each section is in the full edition.

  1. Let Him Kiss Me": Desire, Darkness, and the Coming of Spring Song of Songs 1–2
  2. The Night Search, the Wedding Litter, and the Garden Locked Song of Songs 3–4
  3. The Second Night, the Watchmen's Blows, and "This Is My Friend Song of Songs 5–6
  4. His Desire Is for Me": The Seal, the Flame, and the Vineyard That Is Hers Song of Songs 7–8

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